Unlike Look Me in the Eye, Be Different is a how-to guide aimed at teachers, parents, professionals, and individuals on the spectrum. However, you won’t be disapointed if you are hoping to read more of John’s firsthand accounts that made up the entirety of Look Me in the Eye as John uses his famous stories to illustrate points in Be Different.

This is wonderful! Thanks for sharing this. I’m a mother of a aspergian and I want him to know that it’s okay to be different and accept what his talents without focusing on his difficulties. Thank you!

Someone put this link up on AS and I really enjoyed it. I think the emotional part of Autism (and the fact that you pointed out that of course people on the spectrum have emotions :) was good. I am so HAPPY that he included SENSORY and you spoke of it. The majority of the kids could benefit from OT but even some of the GREATEST schools here are negligent in dealing with it. I have witnessed huge benefits from it (though they claim it’s not proven). I still feel we can not UNDERESTIMATE TOUCH. Touch is very important and can be grounding and relaxing. We have a long way to go with “touch” as it is calming to the nerves and also BONDING. I really like that you INCLUDED a girl Kristin, whom I enjoy hearing her speak and she seems very in tune. Thank you for not being Sexist ; o ) There are a lot of women who are dealing with their husbands on the Spectrum and she gives us a female insight into it so she is KEY. Keep up the good work!

I have a quick question… I would like to read this book, but I would also like to have my aspergian 9 yr old read it as well. Do you feel that this is suitable for him to read or is it better suited for adults?